Hong Kong Is Already a ‘Flawed Democracy.’ The Protesters Want More

While protesters in Hong Kong are still in the streets demanding democracy, it’s a good time to take a look at what democracy is, how democratic Hong Kong is at the moment and how it compares to countries around the world.

At a minimum, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2013 report, “the fundamental features of democracy include government based on majority rule and the consent of the governed, the existence of...